{"product_id":"fossa-spicy-mala-65","title":"Fossa - Spicy Mala - 65%","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever craved the numbing, spicy complexity of a Sichuan mala hot pot and thought \"this would be incredible as chocolate,\" Fossa heard you. Their homemade spice mix is slowly wok-fried to release its aroma, then blended with umami-rich Yuasa soy sauce and chocolate made from oak barrel-fermented Malaysian cacao. The heat builds gradually, the Sichuan peppercorn numbs gently, and the chocolate grounds everything in richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a novelty bar. It is a genuinely delicious, deeply complex chocolate that happens to be inspired by one of the world's great flavor combinations. The spice mix includes dried chili, Sichuan peppercorn, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise, and fennel seeds. Made bean-to-bar in Singapore. This is exactly the kind of find our customers come to The Ambrosian Pantry for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numbing Sichuan peppercorn, fragrant stir-fry spices, soy umami, and rich dark chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cold beer, sake, or a bold red wine that can stand up to the spice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adventurous eaters, spice lovers, and anyone bored by ordinary flavored chocolate. One of the standouts in our chocolate collection at The Ambrosian Pantry, 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver. Visit us or shop at theambrosianpantry.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fossa\"\u003eFossa collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see everything we carry from this maker. Or explore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chocolate-bars\"\u003eChocolate\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51461609881894,"sku":"FOS-21020","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/1627\/6518\/files\/original_373a47a0-32b7-43f4-9f16-0539514b3f88.jpg?v=1758689312","url":"https:\/\/theambrosianpantry.com\/products\/fossa-spicy-mala-65","provider":"The Ambrosian Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}